Buyer

SIFCO Industries•Orange, CA

18d•$75,500 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer supports purchasing raw materials and hardware to meet production demand and the needs of other departments. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Buyer manages day-to-day purchasing responsibilities, identifies priorities, and makes adjustments and decisions as needed while coordinating with the Director of Operations. The role is based in Orange, California, and is full-time. The Buyer is responsible for purchase requirements and purchase orders supporting the sales order backlog, supplier negotiations, inventory control, and monitoring purchase order status and material delivery. The role collaborates with Quality Assurance and Engineering on flow-down instructions, specifications, requirements, and the Approved Supplier List. It also assists with receiving and accounting reconciliation, purchasing reports, production planning, expediting, and support for outside services and other functional areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
Three years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a closely related field.
Experience in a manufacturing setting and understanding of business flow and operations.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Strong Excel skills, including data extraction and generating custom reports; competency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with employees, management, and external professionals.
Strong problem recognition and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prepare and analyze specifications and bids.
Ability to prioritize and plan work independently, manage projects, and coordinate work across departments through completion.
Attention to detail and ability to provide accurate data and information.
Ability to meet deadlines and reprioritize work when necessary.
Self-motivation, assertiveness, a positive attitude, organization, and flexibility when schedules change.
Strong negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related area is preferred.
Aerospace or manufacturing experience is a plus.
ERP experience is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Follow procedures and work instructions for purchasing in compliance with company policies.
Manage requirements and purchase orders for raw materials and hardware needed to support the sales order backlog.
Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, minimum order quantities, and related terms.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Engineering on flow-down instructions, specifications, requirements, and the Approved Supplier List.
Work assertively with suppliers to protect purchase order due dates.
Own raw materials and hardware inventory control, monitor inventory levels, conduct stock checks and ABC inventory analysis, and track timely supply of materials and goods.
Follow up with vendors on purchase order status to ensure timely delivery and communicate order status to internal customers.
Assist Receiving and Accounting with reconciling order receipts and invoices.
Run daily milestone, raw material, and open order reports relating to purchase orders and requirements.
Perform purchase order contract reviews in the production queue.
Provide backup support for planning, outside processing, and maintenance, repair, and operations activities.
Help expedite orders internally and externally.
Assist with production-planning functions as required.
Promote safety by working safely and complying with company policy.
Support outside services and other functional areas as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.